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Tate MacRae talking about the backlash surrounding her collaboration with Morgan Wallen.
The 23-year-old pop star reflected on their duet “What I Want” in a new cover interview In the Journalwas released on Tuesday (October 13).
The song became Tate‘s first No. 1 hit on the Billboard Hot 100 in 2025. However, the collaboration also prompted criticism from some fans, including speculation about her political views.
“It’s crazy to think that one song could define an entire person,” Tate told In the Journal when asked about the response to their duet.
“There are many aspects of my personality that three-quarters of my audience have no idea about. You hope that one day you will find a way to show every aspect of it,” she continued.
Tate she previously addressed speculation that she is supporting MAGA in an August interview with him Different.
“I like to say my piece through the groups I support and the environment I have on tour,” she said at the time. “I think it’s pretty obvious what kind of person I am and what I stand for.”
You can read more about what Tate said before about political speculation.
Tate McRae also opens up about the pressures of Pop Stardom
Elsewhere in it In the Journal interview, Tate discuss the challenges of being a pop star.
“Being a pop singer is the craziest and scariest experience ever,” she said. “There are so many opinions that people make about you. It’s hard to be a girl … it’s a bit of a mental thing -.”
She also explained her viral Lollapalooza performance, which involved being drenched in liquid on stage.
“I usually black out on stage, but something comes through,” she said, adding that the performance required her to stay focused on getting everything right.
The interview comes just days ago Tate releases her new album “Housewife” on Thursday (October 15).
If you missed it, check out the cover artwork for Tateand single to come and find out more about the release.
Read more from Tatethere is an interview In the Journal and see her new cover photo, taken by Juergen Tellerat WMagazine.com.
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